Politeness Collection (#3)

Peace - and No Pieces!, 1866. Artist: John Tenniel
Peace - and No Pieces!, 1866. Napoleon III (1808-1873), French Emperor 1852-1870, dressed as a rag-picker (chiffonnier), warned off by Otto von Bismarck, the Prussian Chancellor

Cartoon, Kaiser Wilhelm discarding uniforms, WW1
Cartoon showing Kaiser Wilhelm II discarding the uniforms and orders he has previously received from Britain, now that the First World War has started

Source Size = 3799 x 2966
DOROTHY FORSTER: " She saluted me with great politeness, and Frank (whom she kissed) with peculiar tenderness."

Kissing the Hand (oil on canvas)
XIR199214 Kissing the Hand (oil on canvas) by Longhi, Pietro (c.1701-85); Galleria dell Accademia Carrara, Bergamo, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

The Old Soldier, 1869 (oil on canvas)
XKH151671 The Old Soldier, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Storey, George Adolphus (1834-1919); 112x86.8 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; English, out of copyright

Cricket Phrases - A Neat Cut for Two - Street Etiquette
Cricket Phrases - A Neat Cut for Two - Two smart Gents politely raise their top hats in the direction of a rather glamorous yet also rather haughty looking woman as they pass on the pavement

Horse Trainer standing up for his principles
Owner - " I heard as how you ve been fighting with Bob Smith?" " Yus. He said my sister was cross-eyed." " But you haven t got a sister?" " I know that

Politeness. Date 1833

Young Oxford Student, College Master and Bulldogs
A young Oxford student greets the Master of his College with all due deference (making sure to hide his smoking pipe behind his back)

After You Sir - two Gentleman unsure as to whom should make the first move

Sandringham Church, Norfolk
Victoria and Albert cause a flurry of raised hats when they join the fellow parishioners of Sandringham, Norfolk, in Sunday worship

Religious Wars
A polite parley between the Catholic and Protestant generals precedes the battle of Moncontour, where Henri III will defeat Coligny and the protestants

SOCIAL / UK / ARIST / 1890
A gentleman faces a difficult decision - should he dance with the mother or the daughter

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"Politeness: A Timeless Virtue in the Tapestry of History" In the elegant parlors of Edwardian society, a game of table tennis unfolds with grace and poise. The players exchange pleasantries and compliments, their manners reflecting the refined etiquette of the era. Centuries earlier, Sir Walter Raleigh lays his cloak at Queen Elizabeth I's feet, an act of chivalry that epitomizes politeness in its purest form. Such gestures symbolize respect and honor towards others. Even as time marches on, the essence remains steadfast. In 1923, The Ten Scout Laws emphasize courtesy as one of its core principles - a reminder to treat others with kindness and consideration. The art world captures moments where politesse takes center stage. "La Politesse d'Aujourd'hui, " a colorful lithograph from yesteryears showcases individuals engaging in courteous exchanges amidst bustling streets. Meanwhile, Ilya Ivanovich Mashkov's still life painting depicts porcelain figures standing tall - a testament to elegance and refinement. Yet not all instances are adorned with grandeur; sometimes it is found even in adversity. Wearing gas masks during uncertain times demonstrates how civility can prevail even when faced with fear or danger. History also reveals tales from battlefields like Fontenoy in 1745 when Joseph d'Anterrocks implores English gentlemen to shoot first - an unusual plea for decorum amid conflict but nonetheless highlighting the importance placed on maintaining gentlemanly conduct. In aristocratic circles during the 18th century, ladies receive kisses on their hands while seated regally in chairs carried by porters – an elaborate display showcasing both respect and social hierarchy. As we journey through time further back to courtly societies enjoying Sunday outings on horseback or indulging in picnics together, we witness how polite behavior enhances camaraderie among peers regardless of rank or status.